3. Walin/きものレンタル 和凛

Do you want to rent your kimono from a place where the Japanese locals rent for formal parties and events such as tea ceremonies?

Then this is a place for you.

Walin offers various kimono, including silk, polyester, fitting to any scene you may have.

Their rental package for silk kimono starts from ¥12,000 to ¥30,000 depending on the type of kimono you will choose.

For a polyester kimono, it is around ¥6,000.

Their professional staff can help you pick the most fitting kimono for you.

The rental price includes all accessories you need, including specialized underwear for kimono, etc.

The greatest part of Walin’s rental is that they have various options for returning the rented kimono.

You can either go back by 5:30pm before they close to get assisted, or return your kimono set the following day by 13:00 without any extra charge, which will be great for those wanting to enjoy events at night such as summer festivals.

With extra fees, you can also leave your kimono at the front desk of your hotel, which will be perfect for those with limited time.

Walin is located around 5 minutes away from Shijo station or Gojo Station on Karasuma Subway line.

Warin
Address:444 Shunzeicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto
Location:5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line Gojo or Shijo Station
Phone:075-343-1515
Email Address:info@walin.jp
Open:9:00〜18:00
Closed:Monday,Thursday
Price: 6,000〜20,000yen
Others:It is recommended to make a reservation in advance
For further information or to make a reservation,please visit here
Map

Next,let’s go to the kimono rental shop in Gion!

4.Gion Kiharu/祇園きはる

Located in the romantic geisha district of Gion, Kiharu offers rental of elegant kimono for various scenes.

The rental plan ranges between ¥5,300 – ¥16,200 and will depend on the types of kimono you will choose, all of which will be accompanied with one souvenir photo card.

They also have an affordable couple plan for ¥13,400.

The shop also rents for the prenup photo-shoots of the Japanese wedding.

It might be once in a lifetime experience for you to try out the Japanese wedding prenup photo-shoot for the one of the most gorgeous kimonos you will see.

One of their unique characteristics is that they have an in house professional photographer, who can take professional photos with the additional fees.

The store and studio looks almost like a café, so you will sure to have a relaxing time at their store.

Their store is located within a 3 minutes’ waling distance from Gion-shijo station on Keihan line.

5.Tekuteku Kyoto/てくてく京都

Tekuteku is a small kimono rental shop that has two branches located in convenient areas for your touring: one in Shijo and another one near Kiyomizu temple.

They specialize with antique or retro looking kimonos, usually offering around 200-300 retro looking patterns to choose from.

These designs are difficult to come by in the rental kimono shop.

The rental package starts at ¥4,980.

Their Shijo location is one minute away from Shijo station exiting from #5 of Karasuma Subway Line, or around along Kiyomizu michi.

Kiyomizu shop might be perfect if you want to stroll Kiyomizu area in kimono.

Tekuteku Kyoto
Address:319-3, Kamiyanagicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Location:1 minute walk from Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line Shijo station Exit 5,2 minutes walk from Hankyu Railway Karasuma station
Phone:080-9759-5005
Open:9:00〜21:00(Please return to the shop until 20:30)
Closed:Opens every day
Price: 5,000yen
Others:It is recommended to make a reservation in advance
For further information or to make a reservation,please visit here
Map

Summary

Top 5 Kimono Rental Places in Kyoto

Kyo Temari・・・They have various designs of 100% silk kimono, quality of which will shine through your photos.

Kyobana・・・They can satisfy your needs, whether picking your kimono or consult on the strolling route that would be easy even with kimono.

Warin・・・Walin offers various kimono, including silk, polyester, fitting to any scene you may have.

Gion Kiharu・・・Located in the romantic geisha district of Gion, Kiharu offers rental of elegant kimono for various scenes.